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Samburu Northern Frontier Safari

Encounter the Special Five and Samburu warrior culture in Kenya's dramatic north

5 days
From $420 per person
2-8 guests
Kenya
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Tour Overview

Samburu National Reserve is a land of dramatic contrasts where the arid northern frontier meets the life-giving Ewaso Ng'iro River. This remote reserve is home to the famous "Samburu Special Five" found nowhere else in Kenya's southern parks: the reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, and gerenuk (the giraffe-necked antelope). Beyond the wildlife, immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Samburu people, close relatives of the Maasai. Visit traditional manyattas (villages), learn about warrior traditions, and witness spectacular traditional dances.

Samburu Special Five
Ewaso Ng'iro River wildlife
Samburu village cultural visit
Warrior dance performance
Leopard sightings
Elephant herds at river crossings

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Morning flight from Nairobi to Samburu. Check into your luxury riverside camp. Afternoon game drive along the Ewaso Ng'iro River seeking leopards and elephants.

Domestic flightRiverside campLeopard tracking

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Interactive Route Map

What's Included

  • All game drives
  • Reserve fees
  • Full-board luxury camp
  • Domestic flight
  • Cultural village visit
  • Bush breakfast

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Laundry

How to Get There

Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Samburu airstrip (1.5 hours) or drive via Nanyuki (5.5 hours).

Best Time to Visit

June-October dry season and January-February for best wildlife viewing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Starting from

$420

per person sharing

Duration5 days
Travel StyleMid-Range
Group Size2-8 guests
DestinationKenya

No booking fees ยท Free cancellation up to 30 days

Ideal For

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